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Report suggests little progress in first year of Alberta's emissions reduction plan

Report suggests little progress in first year of Alberta's emissions reduction plan

EDMONTON — Alberta has done little to advance its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions a year after introducing it, an analysis suggests.
WNBA moving date of its preseason game in Canada to avoid potential conflict with NHL playoffs

WNBA moving date of its preseason game in Canada to avoid potential conflict with NHL playoffs

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The WNBA is moving its preseason game in Canada between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm to May 4.
WNBA exhibition in Edmonton rescheduled to accommodate possible Oilers playoff game

WNBA exhibition in Edmonton rescheduled to accommodate possible Oilers playoff game

EDMONTON — The WNBA exhibition scheduled for next month at Edmonton's Rogers Place has been rescheduled to accommodate a potential Game 7 in the Oilers' first-round NHL playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings.
Winning culture, new arena keys to player retention in Calgary, say Flames

Winning culture, new arena keys to player retention in Calgary, say Flames

CALGARY — Winning more games and the construction of a new arena will convince more NHL players that Calgary is a desirable place to play, some Flames said as they headed for the exits Friday.
Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought

Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought

CALGARY — More than three dozen major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to voluntarily curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer, but critics warn the deals won't do enough to address the issue.
TC Energy reduces pressure on pipeline segment as rupture investigation continues

TC Energy reduces pressure on pipeline segment as rupture investigation continues

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it has reduced the pressure on a segment of its NGTL pipeline system in Alberta while an investigation continues into the cause of a rupture that occurred earlier this week.
Alberta spring signals another Oilers-Kings NHL playoff showdown

Alberta spring signals another Oilers-Kings NHL playoff showdown

EDMONTON — There are a few sure signs of spring in Alberta.
Penguins GM Dubas joins Canada's front office for world hockey championship

Penguins GM Dubas joins Canada's front office for world hockey championship

CALGARY — Pittsburgh Penguins general manager and president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas has been named to Canada's front office team for the upcoming world hockey championship.

Flames beat NHL-worst Sharks 5-1 in the season finale for the non-playoff teams

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Blake Coleman scored his 30th goal and MacKenzie Weegar netted his 20th as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night in the season-ending game for both teams.
Flames earn 5-1 season-ending victory over league-worst Sharks

Flames earn 5-1 season-ending victory over league-worst Sharks

CALGARY — Despite a disappointing season for the Calgary Flames, it was a huge year individually for MacKenzie Weegar, who wrapped it up in style on Thursday.